1
as in specifying
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in going (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring (to)
Verb
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The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Would an afternoon tea list be complete without mentioning the Plaza?—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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In interviews, Black students expressed a sense of belonging and national identity, with only one even mentioning race as a factor in her understanding of being American.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Sep. 2025
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Finance companies and consulting firms also use the program, which makes tens of thousands of visas available via a lottery.—
Sankalp Phartiyal,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their model is a bit like a student consulting a textbook to write a paper rather than writing from memory.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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President Joe Biden also faced scrutiny after documents were discovered at his Delaware home, but special counsel Robert Hur declined to bring charges, citing insufficient likelihood of conviction.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Emily Warren, a state deputy transportation secretary, emailed the Tesla public-policy staffer and top officials at two other state agencies overseeing autonomous vehicles, citing concern over public misconceptions about Tesla’s Bay Area plans.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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This is surprisingly difficult to do without getting distracted, and a core part of the exercise is noticing the distraction and returning to the counting.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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And working people are noticing this.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bondi's remarks have been met with vitriol from people on both sides of the political aisle, with many quoting Kirk's own words and sentiments regarding the sanctity of free speech.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Worth noting Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Giants plan to keep catcher Jesus Rodriguez on the taxi squad instead of activating him to make his major-league debut.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The agency does not include any exemptions for outdoor technical textiles, noting that there are ample PFAS-free alternatives available that offer similar performance capabilities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Referring (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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